US Bridges

140th ST over Br Lit Blue Rvr

Fair

Jackson County, Missouri · S 25 T 47 N R 33 W · Structure no. 30774

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
49 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

140th ST over Br Lit Blue Rvr is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 140th ST over Br Lit Blue Rvr in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,860 by 2044. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries140th ST
CrossesBr Lit Blue Rvr
LocationS 25 T 47 N R 33 W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.8705, -94.5216
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2024)
Projected traffic2,860 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 140th ST over Br Lit Blue Rvr built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is 140th ST over Br Lit Blue Rvr in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does 140th ST over Br Lit Blue Rvr carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 140th ST over Br Lit Blue Rvr?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns 140th ST over Br Lit Blue Rvr?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.